Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nego
verb
/ˈneɡoʊ/
Definition
A term often used in Portuguese that means ‘I deny’ or ‘I refuse’. It can imply a rejection of an idea or proposal.
Examples
- Inego que ele esteja certo. (I deny that he is right.)
- Eu nego a possibilidade de um erro. (I refuse the possibility of an error.)
Meaning
The word ‘nego’ is derived from the verb ‘negar’, which means to deny or refuse. It is commonly used in conversational and colloquial language.
Synonyms
- negar
- rejeitar
- contradizer